Category: News

Global Fest in downtown West Lafayette

28th Annual West Lafayette Global Fest part of 2023 Purdue Family Weekend

The City of West Lafayette, The International Center of West Lafayette, and Purdue Convocations announce the 28th Annual West Lafayette Global Fest as part of 2023 Purdue Family Weekend

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Grace for President

Grace For President is Educational and Inspiring!

Grace For President, a family friendly musical produced by Casa Mañana Theatre, will both motivate and educate the youth of today.

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A smiling man with tousled dark hair, wearing a patterned shirt and layered necklaces, sits against a bright pink background. He looks down with a relaxed and cheerful expression, reminiscent of Christian French at Purdue.

SCC Brings Christian French to Purdue

Purdue’s Student Concert Committee (SCC) is bringing rising pop singer, Christian French, to Loeb Playhouse on Oct. 20.

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A woman in a bright pink dress stands joyfully next to a small dog in pink, beside a sparkling sign that reads Legally Blonde The Musical on a purple background—OMG You Guys! Legally Blonde - The Musical Comes to Purdue!.

OMG You Guys! Legally Blonde – The Musical Comes to Purdue!

America’s favorite blonde, Elle Woods, is ready to prove who’s in charge (again) as Legally Blonde – The Musical  comes to Purdue!

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Elliott Hall of Music with Convocations gobo

Friends of Convocations donor benefit changes

We have recently needed to update the benefits offered to the Friends to ensure that we meet IRS deductibility rules, continue to respond to physical landscape changes on campus, and to manage the continued growth of the Friends support for the Convos mission. 

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Two people stand in front of a colorful graffiti wall. The woman smiles and gestures excitedly, while the man plays a trumpet. Large text reads CONVOS, celebrating the Purdue Convocations 2022-23 Season.

Announcing our 120th Season!

Purdue Convocations announces is 2022-23 season filled with Broadway hits, energetic concerts, educational performances, and more!

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A simple graphic of a face mask next to bold text that reads MASK POLICY UPDATE on a tan background, highlighting the latest Mask Policy guidelines.

Mask Policy Update

Effective March 21, 2022, Purdue Convocations will now follow “mask optional” guidance.

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Show Cancelled: Dökk performance by fuse*

Dökk performance by fuse* originally scheduled for February 3, 2022 cancelled due to COVID-19-related complications

Due to COVID-19 related complications, the U.S. tour of Dökk has been cancelled. Ticket purchases will be refunded automatically.

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Convos is back

Convos announces a return to live events for the fall in first of two 2021-22 series announcements

Purdue Convocations is thrilled to announce a return to live events on Purdue University’s campus this fall with a series of events to animate the beginning of the academic year. With an emphasis on major impact and maximum flexibility, Convocations...
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Piano Giving Circle match

Announcing a new $10,000 matching gift for the Piano Giving Circle Fund

The Convos Piano Giving Circle brings together the Friends of Convocations who believe in the importance of making live piano music performances regularly available in our community. A generous donor has offered a 1:1 match for any NEW donation given...
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Weekly Culture

Culture of the Week 11.4.19

“You Ain’t The Problem” by Michael Kiwanuka This song is featured from Michael Kiwanuka’s new album titled KIWANUKA.  The album is his third since 2012.  You can hear his musical influences loud and clear through his blues-folk sound; those influences include everyone...
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Weekly Culture

Culture of the Week 10.14.19

There has been so much great music released in the last couple weeks. All-around amazing artist, Sturgill Simpson’s newest album Sound and Fury was released, along with an accompanying Netflix short film. This is worth at least two complete two...
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